2013 f3 European Championship Sporting Regulations 2012-12-17

2013 FORMULA 3 SPORTING REGULATIONS
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REGULATIONS
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GENERAL UNDERTAKING
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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LICENCES
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CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
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DEAD HEAT
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PROMOTER
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ORGANISATION OF EVENTS
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INSURANCE
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FIA DELEGATES
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OFFICIALS
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COMPETITORS APPLICATIONS
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PASSES
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INSTRUCTIONS AND
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INCIDENTS
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PROTESTS AND APPEALS
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SANCTIONS
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CHANGES OF DRIVER
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DRIVING
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CAR LIVERY
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TESTING
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PIT ENTRY, PIT LANE AND PIT EXIT 10-11
SCRUTINEERING AND SPORTING
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TYRES AND TYRE LIMITATION DURING
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WEIGHING
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GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS
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SPARE CARS
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FUEL, FUEL SAMPLING AND
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GENERAL SAFETY
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PRACTICE SESSIONS
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FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS
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QUALIFYING PRACTICE SESSIONS
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THE GRID
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MEETINGS
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THE RACE
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POST RACE PARC FERME
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CLASSIFICATION
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PODIUM CEREMONY
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PRESS CONFERENCES AND
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APPENDIX 1 : INFORMATION REQUIRED

UNDER ARTICLE 9.2
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APPENDIX 2 : PODIUM CEREMONY
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APPENDIX 3 : ENGINE USAGE
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APPENDIX 4 : ORGANISATION RULES
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FOREWORD
The FIA will organise the FIA Formula 3 European Championship (the Championship) which is the property
of the FIA and comprises two titles of European Champion, one for drivers and one for teams. It consists of
the Formula 3 races which are included in the Formula 3 calendar. All the participating parties (FIA, ASNs,
organisers, competitors and circuits) undertake to apply as well as observe the rules governing the
Championship.
1)
REGULATIONS
1.1
The final text of these Sporting Regulations shall be the English version, which will be used should
any dispute arise as to their interpretation. Headings in this document are for ease of reference only
and do not form part of these Sporting Regulations. Changes to these Sporting Regulations must be
made in accordance with Chapter XV of the International Sporting Code.
1.2
These Sporting Regulations come into force from the moment of their publication on the FIA website
(www.fia.com), and replace all previous Sporting Regulations.
2)
GENERAL UNDERTAKING
2.1
All drivers, competitors and officials participating in the Championship undertake, on behalf of
themselves, their employees, agents and suppliers, to observe all the provisions as supplemented or
amended of the International Sporting Code (the Code), the FIA General Prescriptions, the Technical
Regulations and the present Sporting Regulations, together referred to as the Regulations.
2.2
The Championship and each of its Events are governed by the FIA in accordance with the present
Regulations. Event means any event counting towards the Championship and registered on the FIA
International Calendar for any year, commencing at the scheduled time for scrutineering and
sporting checks and including all practice sessions and the race itself and ending at either the time
for the lodging of a protest under the terms of the Code or the time when a technical or sporting
certification has been carried out under the terms of the Code, whichever is later.
2.3
Any special national regulations must be submitted to the FIA with the original application for
inclusion of an event on the international calendar. Only with the approval of the FIA can such special
regulations come into force for an event. The FIA will ensure that all applicant competitors are
informed of such special regulations before entries close.
3)
GENERAL CONDITIONS
3.1
It is the competitor's obligation to ensure that all persons concerned by his entry observe all the
requirements of the Code, the FIA General Prescriptions, the Technical Regulations, the Sporting
Regulations and the Organisation Rules.
If a competitor is unable to be present in person at the Event, he must nominate his representative in
writing.
Throughout the entire duration of the Event, a person having charge of an entered car during any
part of an Event is responsible jointly and severally with the competitor for ensuring that the
requirements are observed.
3.2
Competitors must ensure that their cars comply with the conditions of eligibility and safety
throughout the Event.
3.3
The presentation of a car for scrutineering will be deemed an implicit statement of conformity.
3.4
All persons concerned in any way with an entered car or present in any other capacity whatsoever in
the paddock, pits, pit lane, or track must wear an appropriate pass at all times.
3.5
During any Event or test competitors (and/or anybody associated with the entry of a car), are not
permitted to produce or order to produce any moving pictures of competition cars on the track. Any
exception to this must be approved in writing by the FIA.
Failure to comply with the above will be reported to the stewards of the meeting and may result in
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4)
LICENCES
4.1
All drivers, competitors and officials participating in the Championship must hold current and valid
licences (minimum requirement a Grade C FIA International drivers licences) and, where applicable,
valid licences and/or authorisations issued by their ASN.
A driver must also be in possession of a current medical certificate of aptitude, either included on
competition licence or on attached document.
5)
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
5.1
Events are reserved for Formula 3 cars as defined in the current FIA Technical Regulations.
5.2
Each Event will have the status of an international restricted competition.
5.3
The Event shall include all practice sessions and races.
5.4
There will be two or three races of no more than 40 minutes duration at each Event.
5.5
The maximum number of Events in the Championship is 12, and the minimum is 8.
5.6
The final list of Events will be published by the FIA before 1 January each year.
5.7
An Event which is cancelled with less than three months written notice to the FIA will not be
considered for inclusion in the following year's Championship unless the FIA judges the cancellation
to have been due to force majeure.
5.8
An Event may be cancelled if fewer than 12 cars are available for it.
6)
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
6.1
The Formula 3 European Championship driver's title will be awarded to the driver who has scored the
highest number of points, taking into consideration all the results obtained during the Events which
have actually taken place.
6.2
The Formula 3 European Championship team title will be awarded to the competitor which has
scored the highest number of points, results from two cars, nominated by each team before the end
of initial scrutineering, being taken into account.
6.3
Points for both titles will be awarded at each Event according to the following scale :
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
:
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25 points
18 points
15 points
12 points
10 points
8 points
6 points
4 points
2 points
1 point
Competitors (teams) and/or drivers accepted to take part in an Event under a single entry permit
(see Article 13.6) may not score points, subsequently, permanently entered drivers will move up in
the classification.
6.4
If a race is suspended under Article 40, and cannot be resumed, no points will be awarded if the
leader has completed less than two laps, half points will be awarded if the leader has completed
more than two laps but less than 75% of the original race distance and full points will be awarded if
the leader has completed 75% or more of the original race distance.
Full points will however be awarded if the maximum race time is reached before 75% of the original
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6.5
If required by the FIA to do so the drivers finishing first, second and third in the Championship must
be present at the annual FIA Prize Giving ceremony.
7)
DEAD HEAT
7.1
Prizes awarded for all the positions of competitors who tie will be added together and shared
equally.
7.2
If two or more drivers or teams finish the season with the same number of points, the higher place in
the Championship shall be awarded to :
a)
The holder of the greatest number of first places.
b)
If the number of first places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of second places.
c)
If the number of second places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of third places,
and so on until a winner emerges.
d)
If this procedure fails to produce a result, the FIA will nominate the winner according to such
criteria as it thinks fit.
8)
PROMOTER
8.1
An application to promote an Event must be made to the ASN of the country in which the Event is to
take place, which will apply to the FIA. It must be accompanied by written evidence that the
promoter has made arrangements to secure the participation of competitors, which arrangements
are conditional only upon the FIA entering the Event on the Championship calendar.
9)
ORGANISATION OF EVENTS
9.1
An organiser is a body nominated by the ASN and appointed by the FIA. Upon deciding to grant an
application to hold an Event, the FIA will invite the relevant ASN to organise it or to nominate an
organiser. If the ASN is not in a position to do so, the FIA may itself appoint an organiser. The
organiser must be a club or body acceptable to the FIA.
9.2
Each organiser shall supply the information set out in Appendix 1, part A hereto to the FIA no later
than 60 days before the Event. The FIA, if satisfied with such information, shall complete part B and
forward both parts to all competitors no later than 30 days before the Event.
10)
INSURANCE
10.1
The organiser of an Event must ensure that all competitors, their personnel and drivers are covered
by third party insurance.
10.2
Thirty days before the Event, the organiser, via its ASN must send the FIA, at least in English, details
of the risks covered by the insurance, which must comply with the national laws in force. This
insurance certificate, written in the language of the country as well as in English, shall be made
available to the competitors.
10.3
Third party insurance arranged by the organiser shall be in addition and without prejudice to any
personal insurance policy held by a competitor or by any other natural person or legal entity taking
part in the Event.
10.4
Drivers taking part in the Event are not third parties with respect to one another.
11)
FIA DELEGATES
11.1
For each Event the FIA may nominate the following delegates :
a)
A technical delegate.
b)
A press delegate.
c)
A chief timekeeper.
d)
A medical delegate.
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f)
An observer.
g)
A safety car driver.
11.2
The role of FIA delegates is to help the officials of the Event in their duties, to see within their fields
of competence that all the Regulations governing the Championship are respected, to make any
comments they deem necessary and to draw up any necessary reports concerning the Event.
11.3
The Technical Delegate nominated by the FIA will be responsible for scrutineering and will have full
authority over the national Scrutineers.
12)
OFFICIALS
12.1
The following officials may be nominated by the FIA. With the agreement of the FIA, and in
exceptional circumstances, they may be responsible for events of other FIA International Series
taking place at the same circuit the same weekend :
a)
A Race Director.
b)
A permanent steward.
The FIA may also nominate a second international steward of a nationality different to that of the
organiser
In accordance with Article 134 of the Code, the Stewards of the meeting will officiate as a body under
the authority of their Chairman.
12.2
12.3
The following officials will be nominated by the ASN exclusively for the FIA Event(s) and their names
sent to the FIA at the same time as Appendix 2, Part A, is sent to the FIA :
a)
A steward of the meeting.
b)
A clerk of the course.
c)
A secretary of the meeting.
d)
A chief national scrutineer.
e)
A chief national medical officer.
The Clerk of the Course shall work in permanent consultation with the race director. The race
director shall have overriding authority in the following matters and the clerk of the course may give
orders in respect of them only with his express agreement :
a)
The control of practice and the race, adherence to the timetable and, if he deems it necessary,
the formulation of any proposal to the stewards to modify the timetable in accordance with
the Code or Sporting Regulations.
b)
The stopping of any car in accordance with the Code and with the Sporting Regulations.
c)
The interruption of practice.
d)
The starting procedure.
e)
The use of the safety car.
f)
The suspending and resuming of the race.
12.4
The race director, the clerk of the course, the technical delegate and the national steward(s) must be
present at the circuit at the latest from the beginning of the Event as defined by the Code, and the
FIA stewards before the end of scrutineering.
12.5
The race director must be in permanent radio contact with the clerk of the course, the technical
delegate and the chairman of the stewards at all times when cars are permitted to run on the track.
Additionally, the clerk of the course must be at race control and in radio contact with all the
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13)
COMPETITORS APPLICATIONS
13.1
Applications to compete in the Championship must be submitted to the FIA between 17 December
2012 and 28 February 2013 using the entry form available on the FIA website and accompanied by
the entry fee as specified below. Applications at other times will only be considered if a place is
available and on payment of a late entry fee to be fixed by the FIA. The FIA will notify the applicant of
the result of the application within thirty days of its receipt.
Successful applicants are automatically entered in all Events of the Championship.
13.2
Applications shall include :

a)
Confirmation that the applicant has read and understood the Regulations and agrees, on its
own behalf and on behalf of everyone associated with its participation in the Championship, to
observe them.
b)
The name of the team.
c)
The make of the competing car.
d)
The make of the engine.
e)
The names of the drivers. A driver may be nominated subsequent to the application upon
payment of a fee fixed by the FIA.
f)
An undertaking by the applicant to participate in every Event with the number of cars and
drivers entered.
g)
Confirmation from the applicant that both he and his intended drivers have complied with the
requirements of Article 22 of these Sporting Regulations.
13.3
There is no limit to the number of car a team may enter for the Championship.
13.4
The entry fee per car per season is 12,000. Thirty percent of the entry fee is due upon application to
compete in the Championship and the remainder on or before 28 February.
The entry fee per driver per season is 6,000. Thirty percent of the entry fee is due upon application
to compete in the Championship and the remainder on or before 28 February.
The FIA reserve the right to reject an entry if the above fees are not paid on or before the due date.
13.5
All applications will be studied by the FIA and accepted or rejected at its absolute discretion. The FIA
will publish the list of cars and drivers accepted together with their race numbers on or before 10
March, having first notified unsuccessful applicants as set out in Article 13.1. Out-of-time applications
will be considered separately.
13.6
At its absolute discretion the FIA may accept an additional entry from a team for a single Event,
under such circumstances the entry fee will be 2,000 per car and 1500 for a driver (see also Article
6.3). Any such application must be made at least 14 days prior to the start of the Event in question.
13.7
The FIA may cancel the Championship if less than 14 cars are entered for it by the closing date for
entries.
13.8
Any driver entered in the Championship and who is unable to take part in an Event must inform the
FIA in writing before the end of initial scrutineering of the Event in question.
14)
PASSES
14.1
No pass may be issued or used other than with the agreement of the FIA. A pass may be used only by
the person and for the purpose for which it was issued.
15)
INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS
15.1
The stewards or race director may give instructions to competitors by means of special circulars in
accordance with the Code. These circulars will be distributed to all competitors who must
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15.2
All classifications and results of practice and the race, as well as all decisions issued by the officials,
will be posted on the official notice board.
15.3
Any decision or communication concerning a particular competitor should be given to him within
twenty five minutes of such decision, and receipt must be acknowledged.
16)
INCIDENTS
16.1
"Incident" means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one or more drivers, or any
action by any driver, which is reported to the stewards by the race director (or noted by the stewards
and subsequently investigated) which :
a)
Necessitated the suspension of a race under Article 40.
b)
Constituted a breach of these Sporting Regulations or the Code.
c)
Caused a false start by one or more cars.
d)
Caused a collision.
e)
Forced a driver off the track.
f)
Illegitimately prevented a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre by a driver.
g)
Illegitimately impeded another driver during overtaking.
Unless it was completely clear that a driver was in breach of any of the above, any incidents involving
more than one car will normally be investigated after the race.
16.2
a)
It shall be at the discretion of the stewards to decide, upon a report or a request by the race
director, if a driver or drivers involved in an incident shall be penalised.
b)
If an incident is under investigation by the stewards a message informing all teams which
driver or drivers are involved will, where possible, be displayed on the timing monitors.
Provided that such a message is displayed within 25 minutes of the end of the race, or a
message is delivered to any team concerned within this time, the driver or drivers concerned
may not leave the circuit without the consent of the stewards.
16.3
The stewards may impose any one of the penalties below on any driver involved in an Incident:
a)
A drive-through penalty. The driver must enter the pit lane and re-join the race without
stopping.
b)
A ten second time penalty. The driver must enter the pit lane, stop at his pit for at least ten
seconds and then re-join the race.
If either of the two penalties above are imposed during the last five laps, or after the end of a race,
Article 16.4b) below will not apply and 20 seconds will be added to the elapsed race time of the
driver concerned in the case of a) above and 30 seconds in the case of b).
c)
A time penalty.
d)
A reprimand.
If any of the four penalties above are imposed they shall not be subject to appeal.
16.4
e)
A drop of any number of grid positions at the drivers next Event.
f)
Exclusion from the results.
g)
Suspension from the drivers next Event.
Should the stewards decide to impose either of the penalties under Article 16.3a) or b), the following
procedure will be followed :
a)
The stewards will give written notification of the penalty which has been imposed to the
competitor concerned and, where possible, will ensure that this information is also displayed
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b)
From the time the stewards decision is notified on the timing monitors the relevant driver
may cross the Line on the track no more than twice before entering the pit lane and, in the
case of a penalty under Article 16.3b), proceeding to his garage where he shall remain for the
period of the time penalty.
However, unless the driver was already in the pit entry for the purpose of serving his penalty,
he may not carry out the penalty after the safety car has been deployed. The number of times
the driver crosses the Line behind the safety car will be added to the maximum number of
times he may cross the Line on the track.
Whilst a car is stationary in the pit lane as a result of incurring a time penalty it may not be
worked on. However, if the engine stops it may be started after the time penalty period has
elapsed.
c)
When the time penalty period has elapsed the driver may re-join the race.
d)
Any breach or failure to comply with Articles 16.4b) or c) may result in the car being excluded.
17)
PROTESTS AND APPEALS
17.1
Protests shall be made in accordance with the Code and accompanied by a fee of 1000.
17.2
Appeals may not be made against decision concerning the following :

a)
Penalties imposed under Articles 16.3a), b) c) or d), including those imposed during the last
five laps or after the end of a race.
b)
Any drop of grid positions imposed under Article 29.3.
c)
Any penalty imposed under Article 32.4.
d)
Any decision taken by the stewards in relation to Article 35.4.
e)
Any penalty imposed under Articles 37.4 or 41.3.
18)
SANCTIONS
18.1
The stewards may inflict the penalties specifically set out in these Sporting Regulations in addition to
or instead of any other penalties available to them under the Code.
18.2
Any driver who receives three reprimands in the same Championship season will, upon the
imposition of the third, be given a ten grid place penalty at that Event. If the third reprimand is
imposed following an Incident during a race the ten grid place penalty will be applied at the drivers
next Event.
The ten grid place penalty will only be imposed if at least two of the reprimands were imposed for a
driving infringement.
19)
CHANGES OF DRIVER
19.1
During a season each two car team will be permitted four driver changes, this number will increase
by one per additional car entered (any additional entries made under Article 13.6 will be considered
separately).
Changes may be made at any time before the start of the qualifying practice session provided any
change proposed after 16.00 on the day of scrutineering receives the consent of the stewards.
Additional changes for reasons of force majeure will be considered separately.
Any new driver may score points in the Championship.
19.2
Any driver already nominated by one team, who then wishes to drive for another team entered in
the Championship, must first satisfy the FIA that this is being done with the consent of the original
team. If there is no such consent the FIA will decide, at its absolute discretion, whether such a change
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19.3
Before the end of initial scrutineering each competitors must specify which of his drivers will be
driving which cars. After this point no changes may be made to the original allocation.
20)
DRIVING
20.1
The driver must drive the car alone and unaided.
20.2
The driver is not permitted to participate in any additional practice, qualifying or race within the
Event.
20.3
Drivers must use the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the white lines defining the track
edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not.
A driver will be judged to have left the track if no part of the car remains in contact with the track.
Should a car leave the track the driver may re-join, however, this may only be done when it is safe to
do so and without gaining any advantage.
A driver may not deliberately leave the track without justifiable reason.
20.4
More than one change of direction to defend a position is not permitted. Any driver moving back
towards the racing line, having earlier defended his position off-line, should leave at least one car
width between his own car and the edge of the track on the approach to the corner.
20.5
Any driver defending his position on a straight, and before any braking area, may use the full width of
the track during his first move, provided no significant portion of the car attempting to pass is
alongside his. Whilst defending in this way the driver may not leave the track without justifiable
reason.
For the avoidance of doubt, if any part of the front wing of the car attempting to pass is alongside the
rear wheel of the car in front this will be deemed to be a significant portion.
20.6
Manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of
the track or any other abnormal change of direction, are not permitted.
20.7
As soon as a car is caught by another car which is about to lap it during the race the driver must allow
the faster driver past at the first available opportunity. If the driver who has been caught does not
allow the faster driver past, waved blue flags will be shown to indicate that he must allow the
following driver to overtake.
21)
CAR LIVERY
21.1
Each car must carry the race number of its driver as published by the FIA. The number panel, as
supplied, may not be modified without approval of the FIA and must be placed on the nose of the car
and on each rear wing end plate which must be left clear of other identification (unless specifically
provided by the FIA).
21.2
Every competitor must display the name of the driver and his national flag on the bodywork, on the
outside of the cockpit or on the drivers helmet. These must be clearly legible and, where applicable,
in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation Rules.
22)
TRACK TESTING
22.1
Between 22 December 2012 and the end of the last Event of the Championship, teams entered in the
Championship (including any intending to enter), may only carry out track testing in accordance with
Articles 22.2 to 22.6 below.
22.2
Each year the FIA will organise six official one-day test sessions, four pre-season and two in-season.
The nominal entry fee for official tests is 1000 per car per day. However, this figure may be adjusted
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22.3
In addition to the above private tests may be carried out as follows :

a)
Each entered driver may carry out six private one-day tests with one car. Any replacement
driver will only be allowed to carry out the number of test days the original driver had
remaining.
b)
Between 1 July and the end of the last Event of the Championship each team will be permitted
six further one-day tests for the sole purpose of evaluating new drivers. No such drivers may
have taken part in, nor will be permitted to take part in, any Event counting towards the
Championship.
The FIA reserves the right to refuse the participation of any such driver if they have concerns
over his safety and that of other drivers.
In both cases the FIA must be informed of any such test at least seven days in advance, details must
include the name of the venue and that of the driver.
22.4
No team or driver entered in the Championship may take part in a test or race in a Formula 3 car on
any circuit at which an Event of the Championship is due to take place.
22.5
Any team entered in the Championship and entering a car under Article 13.6 may carry out one
private one-day test for each Event they enter. However, no driver may carry out more than two
days of such private testing, irrespective of the amount of Events entered.
The FIA must be informed of any such test at least seven days in advance, details must include the
name of the venue and that of the driver.
22.6
No more than two sets of dry-weather tyres and one set of wet-weather tyres may be used by each
driver during each day of official track testing.
23)
PIT ENTRY, PIT LANE AND PIT EXIT
23.1
The section of track between the first safety car line and the beginning of the pit lane will be
designated the pit entry.
23.2
The section of track between the end of the pit lane and the second safety car line will be designated
the pit exit.
23.3
The pit lane will be divided into two lanes, the lane closest to the pit wall will be designated the fast
lane and the lane closest to the garages will be designated the inner lane.
Other than when cars are at the end of the pit lane under Articles 37.2 and 40.5, the inner lane is the
only area where any work can be carried out on a car. However, no work may be carried out in the
fast lane if it is likely to hinder other cars attempting to leave the pit lane.
23.4
Unless a car is pushed from the grid at any time during the start procedure, cars may only be driven
from the teams designated garage area to the end of the pit lane.
Any car(s) driven to the end of the pit lane prior to the start or re-start of a practice session, or any
car(s) required to stop at the pit exit during a safety car period, must form up in a line in the fast lane
and leave in the order they got there unless another car is unduly delayed.
23.5
Any driver that is required to start the race from the pit lane may not drive his car from his teams
designated garage area until the ten minute signal has been given and must stop in a line in the fast
lane. Under these circumstances working in the fast lane will be permitted, but any such work is
restricted to :
a)
Starting the engine and any directly related preparation.
b)
The fitting or removal of permitted cooling and heating devices.
c)
Changes made for driver comfort.
d)
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When cars are permitted to leave the pit lane they must do so in the order that was established
under Article 37 unless another car is unduly delayed. At all times drivers must follow the directions
of the marshals.
23.6
Other than drying, sweeping of any tyre rubber left when cars leave their pit stop position,
competitors may not attempt to enhance the grip of the surface in the pit lane unless a problem has
been clearly identified and a solution agreed to by the race director.
23.7
Competitors must not paint lines on any part of the pit lane.
23.8
Other than in Article 23.5 above no equipment may be left in the fast lane. A car may enter or remain
in the fast lane only with the driver sitting in the car behind the steering wheel in his normal position
even when the car is being pushed.
23.9
It is the responsibility of the competitor to release his car after a pit stop only when it is safe to do so.
23.10
Starting an engine with an external device will be considered working on the car, consequently this
will not be permitted in the fast lane of the pits.
23.11
Cars may not enter the fast lane of the pits until the pit exit is opened at the start or re-start of each
practice or qualifying session. Furthermore, no car may be moved to a position in the slow lane
which is closer to the pit exit than the garage which has been assigned to the relevant Team.
23.12
All pit road garage doors must remain open during all practice and qualifying sessions.
23.13
Under exceptional circumstances the race director may ask for the pit entry to be closed during the
race for safety reasons. At such times drivers may only enter the pit lane in order for essential and
entirely evident repairs to be carried out to the car.
24)
SCRUTINEERING AND SPORTING CHECKS
24.1 The following documents must be submitted to the clerk of the course by each team during initial
scrutineering :
a)
Competitors and drivers licences.
b)
ASN authorisation for foreign licence holders (applicable for licences not issued by the ASN of a
membership country of the EC or an associated country).
c)
Medical certificate of aptitude (printed on the licence for FIA licence holders).
24.2
Drivers with medical peculiarities (as for example allergies, bleeder, diabetic etc.) are obliged to
submit a written information to the chief medical officer before the first practice starts. This
information must include name and number of the race car. Participants with injuries or temporary
handicaps are obliged to contact the chief medical officer immediately. The chief medical officer will
decide if such a driver will be admitted to the event.
24.3
During initial scrutineering, and at any time during the event, each competitor must have available all
documents required by Article 4.1 above in addition to the car's technical passport.
24.4
Unless a waiver is granted by the stewards, competitors who do not keep to time limits will not be
allowed to take part in the Event.
24.5
a)
Initial scrutineering of the car will take place in the garage assigned to each competitor when
the technical passport for the car must be available.
b)
In order that scrutineers have the required access, all pit lane garage doors must be left open
during all practice and qualifying sessions.
24.6
Race numbers and any official advertising must be on the car for inspection during scrutineering.
24.7
No car may take part in the Event until it has been passed by the scrutineers.
24.8
The scrutineers may :

a)
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b)
Require a car to be dismantled by the competitor to make sure that the conditions of eligibility
or conformity are fully satisfied.
c)
Require a competitor to pay the reasonable expenses which exercise of the powers mentioned
in this Article may entail.
d)
Require a competitor to supply them with such parts or samples as they may deem
necessary.
4.9
Any car which, after being passed by the scrutineers, is dismantled or modified in a way which might
affect its safety or call into question its eligibility, or which is involved in an accident with similar
consequences, must be re-presented for scrutineering approval.
24.10
The race director or clerk of the course may require that any car involved in an accident be stopped
and checked.
24.11
After each race and all qualifying practice sessions at least five classified cars will be selected and
must undergo complete scrutineering.
24.12
Checks and scrutineering shall be carried out by duly appointed officials who shall be responsible for
the operation of the parc ferm and who alone are authorised to give instructions to the
competitors.
24.13
The stewards will publish the findings of the scrutineers each time cars are checked during the Event.
These results will not include any specific figure except when a car is found to be in breach of the
Technical Regulations.
25)
TYRES AND TYRE LIMITATION DURING THE EVENT
25.1
Only tyres which have been provided at the Event by the FIA appointed supplier may be used
throughout the Event.
25.2
Any modification or treatment including cutting, grooving, the application of water, solvents or
softeners, the use of heat retaining (and/or cooling) devices or pre-heating/cooling is prohibited. This
applies to both wet-weather and dry-weather tyres.
In order to ensure that tyres have not been treated or modified samples may be taken from the tyre
tread for analysis and comparison with a tyre taken directly from the suppliers stock. The sampling
procedures will follow those for fuel sampling, see Article 30.7 for details.
25.3
During an Event each driver may use no more than :

a)
Two sets of used and one set of new dry-weather tyres for the two free practice sessions. In
this context a tyre will be considered used if it was allocated to the same car at a previous
Event, whether or not it was used on the track.
At the first Event of the Championship, or at the first Event for an additional car (see Article
13.6), each driver will be allocated two sets of new dry-weather tyres for use in the two free
practice sessions.
b)
Three sets of new dry-weather tyres for the qualifying practice sessions and the races.
c)
Three sets of wet-weather tyres.

At his absolute discretion the FIA technical delegate may enforce a method of sealing all wetweather tyres between Events.
A set of tyres will be deemed to comprise two front and two rear tyres.
25.4
With the exception of the races, wet-weather tyres may only be used after the track has been
declared wet by the race director, following which wet or dry weather tyres may be used for the
remainder of the relevant session.
25.5
A competitor wishing to replace an already marked unused tyre by another identical unused one
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25.6
If an FIA approved bar coding is not used on the outer sidewall of each tyre or, at the request of the
competitor on both sidewalls, the scrutineers will paint the race number of the driver as well as a
letter characterising the Event.
25.7
The use of tyres without appropriate identification may result in a grid position penalty or exclusion
from the race.
25.8
Tyres may only be inflated with air or nitrogen.
25.9
All tyres, when under the control of a team, must remain visible within the teams designated garage
area at all times.
At his absolute discretion, the FIA technical delegate may enforce parc ferm conditions on tyres at
any time, where this is deemed necessary details will be published by the stewards of the meeting.
25.10
The scrutineers appointed for marking will supervise tyre changes in the pits.
26)
WEIGHING
26.1
a)
b)
During each qualifying practice session cars will be weighed as follows :

i)
At the pit entrance the organiser will provide a flat horizontal surface measuring 6m x
3m, this area will be used for the weighing procedure. After qualifying practice the
weight of the cars may also be checked in parc ferm.
ii)
Cars will be selected at random to undergo the weighing procedure. The FIA technical
delegate will inform the driver that his car has been selected for weighing.
iii)
Having been signalled that his car has been selected for weighing, the driver will
proceed directly to the weighing area and stop his engine.
iv)
The car will then be weighed and the result given to the driver in writing.
v)
If the car is unable to reach the weighing area under its own power it will be placed
under the exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to be weighed.
vi)
A car or driver may not leave the weighing area without the consent of the FIA technical
delegate.
vii)
If a car stops on the circuit and the driver leaves the car, he must go to the weighing
area immediately on his return to the pits in order for his weight to be established.
After the race each car crossing the Line may be weighed.
If a driver wishes to leave his car before it is weighed he must ask the technical delegate to
weigh him in order that this weight may be added to that of the car. The technical delegate will
then tell the driver his weight and, once the driver leaves parc ferm, this will be deemed
implicit acceptance of the figure.
26.2
c)
The relevant car may be excluded should its weight be less than that specified in Article 4.1 of
the Technical Regulations when weighed under a) or b) above, save where the deficiency in
weight results from the accidental loss of a component of the car.
d)
No solid, liquid, gas or other substance or matter of whatsoever nature may be added to,
placed on, or removed from a car after it has been selected for weighing or has finished the
post-race scrutineering or during the weighing procedure. (Except by a scrutineer when acting
in his official capacity).
e)
Only scrutineers and officials may enter the weighing area. No intervention of any kind is
allowed there unless authorized by such officials.
In the event of any breach of these provisions for the weighing of cars the stewards may drop the
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27)
GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS
27.1
The approved Accident Data Recorder (ADR) must be fitted to the car and be in working order at all
times during the Event.
27.2
No signal of any kind may pass between a moving car and anyone connected with the cars entrant or
driver save for lap timing purposes, legible messages on a pit board, body movement by the driver
and verbal communication between a driver and his team by radio.
27.3
All parts homologated in accordance with Article 2.7.1 of the FIA F3 Technical Regulations must
remain as homologated in 2012 for the entire Championship season.
27.4
All sprung parts of the car situated more than 280mm behind the front wheel centre line and more
than 280mm forward of the rear wheel centre line, and which are visible from underneath, must be
used exactly as designed and supplied by the car manufacturer. This does not apply to any parts of
rear view mirrors which are visible, provided each of these areas does not exceed 9000mm when
projected to a horizontal plane above the car.
The design of all such parts may not be changed during a Championship season unless specifically
authorised by the FIA.
27.5
The only permissible brake calipers are those supplied by the car manufacturer and, unless
specifically authorised by the FIA, no changes may be made to the original specification.
27.6
The only permissible suspension dampers are those supplied by the car manufacturer and, unless
specifically authorised by the FIA, no changes may be made to the original specification.
27.7
During the entire Event, no screen, cover or other obstruction which in any way obscures any part of
a car will be allowed at any time in the paddock, garages, pit lane or grid, unless it is clear any such
covers are needed solely for mechanical reasons, which could, for example, include protecting
against fire.
In addition to the above the following are specifically not permitted :
a)
Engine, gearbox or radiator covers whilst engines are being changed or moved around the
garage.
b)
Covers over spare wings when they are on a stand in the pit lane not being used.
c)
Parts such as (but not limited to) spare floors, fuel rigs or tool trolleys may not be used as an
obstruction.
The following are permitted :

d)
Covers which are placed over damaged cars or components.
e)
A transparent tool tray, no more than 50mm deep, placed on top of the rear wing.
f)
Warming or heat retaining covers for the engine and gearbox on the grid.
g)
A cover over the car in the teams garage overnight.
h)
A cover over the car in the pit lane or grid if it is raining.
27.8
The FIA may require entrants to fit an Electronic Self Identification Module for the purpose of
accurate timing, the exact position of which will be advised prior to the Event. These modules will
have to be in place and switched on for all practice sessions and the races.
27.9
Engine noise will be assessed in the following way :

a)
The measuring point will be at a distance of 50 cm from and at an angle of 45 to the exhaust
outlet.
b)
The height of the microphone will be between 40-60cm from the ground.
c)
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d)
Measurements will be taken with the filter A.
e)
The clutch pedal must be actuated in order to prevent the gearbox from rattling.
f)
The engine speed must be set at three-quarters of the maximum rpm.
28)
SPARE CARS
28.1
Spare cars are not permitted. However any part of the car (excluding the survival cell) may be
changed at any time during the Event.
Only one change to the make of car for each entry will be permitted during a championship season.
Any change will be subject to the approval of the FIA.
No driver may use more than one car at the same event. After initial scrutineering the survival cell
may not be changed during the remainder of the event.
28.2
The decision whether a car has been repaired or changed will be taken by the stewards of the
meeting, based upon a report by the technical delegate.
28.3
Any car which has passed initial scrutineering may not be removed from the confines of the circuit
during the remainder of the Event.
29)
ENGINES
29.1
a)
Each driver may use no more than one engine for two consecutive Events in which his team
competes. Should a driver use a replacement engine he will drop ten places on the starting
grid for the next race he takes part in.
Unless the driver fails to finish a race (or is unable to start a race for reasons other than a
penalty imposed by the stewards) the engine fitted in the car at the end of the first Event must
remain in it for the whole of the second Event. Any driver who fails to finish a race during the
two Event sequence, for reasons which the technical delegate accepts as being beyond the
control of the team or driver, may start the following race with a different engine without a
penalty being incurred. Any such engine must then remain in the car for the remainder of that
Event and the whole of the following Event.
b)
If a driver is replaced after the first Event, having finished the last race of that Event, the
replacement driver must use the engine which the original driver had been using.
29.2
An engine will be deemed to have been used once the cars timing transponder has shown that it has
left the pit lane.
29.3
After consultation with the relevant engine supplier the FIA will attach seals to each engine prior to it
being used for the first time at an Event in order to ensure that no significant moving parts can be
rebuilt or replaced.
29.4
Other than the straightforward replacement of one engine unit with another, a change will also be
deemed to have taken place if any of the FIA seals are damaged or removed from the original engine
after it has been used for the first time in any practice session.
30)
FUEL, FUEL SAMPLING AND REFUELLING
30.1
Only fuel provided at the Event by the FIA appointed supplier may be used throughout the Event.
All competitors will be provided with the fuel specification in advance of each Event. Any alteration
to the specification of the fuel provided by the FIA appointed supplier may result in exclusion from
the Event.
30.2
It must be possible to take a 1.0kg sample of fuel from a car at any time during the Event.
30.3
All cars must be fitted with a self sealing FIA approved connector which can be used by the
scrutineers to take a fuel sample from the tank. Competitors must also provide a fuel line
approximately 1.5m long, with a tap, which can be used to transfer the samples into the sampling
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30.4
No refuelling is permitted during any qualifying practice session, the race or at any time prior to the
completion of post-qualifying or post-race scrutineering. Refuelling in the pits is only permitted using
equipment complying with FIA safety regulations and all fuel attendants must wear flameproof
overalls, gloves, balaclavas and footwear.
30.5
Refuelling, or removal of fuel, is only allowed via self-sealing dry-break connectors and may only be
carried out in the paddock or in the pit lane. The driver may remain inside the car throughout
refuelling but the engine must be stopped.
30.6
Each competitor must ensure that an assistant equipped with a suitable fire extinguisher of adequate
capacity is beside the car throughout all refuelling operations.
30.7
Fuel samples will be taken during the Event as follows :

a)
During every Event a reference sample will be taken at random from the stock of the
designated fuel supplier. Gas and fuel-tight locking containers will be used for the fuel
samples.
Three samples will be placed into labelled containers, they will then be sealed and delivered as
follows :
b)
One container to the scrutineers for testing.
One container to the organiser.
One container to the fuel supplier.
At any time during an Event the technical delegate may take a fuel sample from any car. Gas
and fuel-tight locking containers will be used for the fuel samples.
Three samples will be placed into labelled containers, they will then be sealed and delivered as
follows :
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One container to the scrutineers for testing.
One container to the organiser.
One container to the competitor.
31)
GENERAL SAFETY
31.1
Official instructions will be given to drivers by means of the signals laid out in the Code. Competitors
must not use flags or lights similar in any way whatsoever to these.
31.2
Drivers are strictly forbidden to drive their car in the opposite direction to the race unless this is
absolutely necessary in order to move the car from a dangerous position. A car may only be pushed
to remove it from a dangerous position as directed by the marshals.
31.3
Any driver intending to leave the track or to go to his pit or the paddock area must signal his
intention to do so in good time making sure that he can do this without danger.
31.4
During practice, qualifying and the race, drivers may use only the track and must at all times
observe the provisions of the Code relating to driving behaviour on circuits.
31.5
Other than by driving on the track, competitors are not permitted to attempt to alter the grip of any
part of the track surface.
31.6
If a car stops on the track it shall be the duty of the marshals to remove it as quickly as possible so
that its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder other competitors. If any mechanical
assistance received during the race results in the car re-joining the stewards may exclude him from
the race (other than under Articles 31.15(d) or 40.3).
31.7
A driver who abandons his car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged and with the
steering wheel in place.
31.8
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31.9
The organiser must make two fire extinguishers of 5kg capacity available at each pit and ensure that
they work properly.
31.10
Refuelling is not permitted during qualifying or the race.
31.11
The replenishment of any liquids is forbidden following the start of the race until after post-race
scrutineering. All orifices for oil filling must be designed in such a way that the scrutineers can seal
them.
31.12
Save as specifically authorised by the Code or these Sporting Regulations, no one except the driver
may touch a stopped car unless it is in the paddock, the teams designated garage area, the pit lane or
on the starting grid.
31.13
At no time may a car be reversed in the pit lane under its own power.
31.14
At no time may a car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be
deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person. This will apply whether any such
car is being driven on the track, the pit entry or the pit lane.
31.15
During the periods commencing five minutes prior to and ending five minutes after every practice
session and the periods between the commencement of the formation lap which immediately
precedes each race and the time when the last car enters the parc ferm, no one is allowed on the
track, the pit entry or the pit exit with the exception of :
31.16
a)
Marshals or other authorised personnel in the execution of their duty.
b)
Drivers when driving or on foot, having first received permission to do so from a marshal.
c)
Team personnel when either pushing a car or clearing equipment from the grid after all cars
able to do so have left the grid on the formation lap.
d)
Team personnel when assisting marshals to remove a car from the grid after the start of the
race.
e)
Team personnel working on a car on the grid during a race suspension in accordance with
Article 40.4.
During a race, the engine may only be started with the starter except :
a)
In the pit lane or the teams designated garage area where the use of an external starting
device is allowed, or
b)
Under Article 37.12(b).
31.17
Drivers taking part in practice sessions and the races must always wear the clothes and helmet
specified in the Code. Crash helmets complying with FIA Standard 8860-2004 are mandatory.
31.18
A speed limit of 60km/h will be enforced in the pit lane. Except in the race, any driver who exceeds
the limit will be fined 50 for each km/h above the limit. During the race, the stewards or race
director may impose either of the penalties under Article 16.3 a) or b) on any driver who exceeds the
limit.
31.19
If a driver has serious mechanical difficulties during a practice session or the race he must leave the
track as soon as it is safe to do so.
31.20
The car's rear lights must be illuminated at all times whenever they are running on wet-weather
tyres. It shall be at the discretion of the race director to decide if a driver should be stopped because
his rear light is not working. Should a car be stopped in this way it may re-join when the fault has
been remedied.
31.21
Only three team members per participating car (all of whom shall have been issued with and wearing
special identification) are allowed in the signalling area during practice and the race.
People under 14 years of age are not allowed in the pit lane.

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31.22
Animals, except those which may have been expressly authorised by the Organisers for use by
security services, are forbidden in the pit area and on the track and in any spectator area.
31.23
The race director, the clerk of the course or the FIA medical delegate can require a driver to have a
medical examination at any time during an Event, this medical examination may include an antidoping test (ISC Appendix L, Chapter II, Article. 4).
31.24
Failure to comply with the general safety requirements of the Code or these Sporting Regulations
may result in the exclusion of the car and driver concerned from the Event.
32)
PRACTICE SESSIONS
32.1
Save where these Sporting Regulations require otherwise, pit lane and track discipline and safety
measures will be the same for all practice sessions as for the race.
32.2
No driver may start in the race without taking part in at least one practice session.
32.3
During all practices there will be a green and a red light at the end of the pit lane. Cars may only
leave the pit lane when the green light is on. Additionally, a blue flag and/or a flashing blue light will
be shown in the pit exit to warn drivers leaving the pit lane if cars are approaching on the track.
32.4
In the event of a driving infringement during any practice session the Stewards may drop the driver
such number of grid positions as they consider appropriate. Unless it is completely clear that a driver
committed a driving infringement any such incident will normally be investigated after the relevant
session.
Where appropriate, regard will also be given to the provisions of Article 18.1.
32.5
Any driver taking part in any practice session who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily
on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in
Article 32.4.
32.6
Should it become necessary to stop any practice session because the circuit is blocked by an accident
or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the clerk of the course will
order red flags to be shown at all marshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Line.
When the signal is given to stop, all cars shall immediately reduce speed and proceed slowly back to
the pit lane, and all cars abandoned on the track will be removed to a safe place.
At the end of each practice session no driver may cross the Line more than once.
32.7
The clerk of the course may interrupt practice as often and for as long as he thinks necessary to clear
the track or to allow the recovery of a car. However, only during qualifying practice will the session
be extended as a result.
Should one or more sessions be thus interrupted, no protest can be accepted as to the possible
effects of the interruption on the qualification of drivers admitted to start.
33)
FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS
33.1
Two free practice sessions of at least 30 minutes duration will take place on the first day of the Event.
34)
QUALIFYING PRACTICE SESSIONS
34.1
Two qualifying practice sessions of no more than 30 minutes duration will take place on the first,
second or third day of the Event.
35)
THE GRID
35.1
At the end of each qualifying practice the fastest time achieved by each driver will be officially
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35.2
At Events with two races, the grid for the first race will be drawn up in the order of the fastest
qualifying time achieved by each driver in the first qualifying practice session and the grid for the
second race will be drawn up in the order of the fastest qualifying time achieved by each driver in the
second qualifying practice session. Grids will be published two hours before the start of the relevant
formation lap.
At Events with three races, the grid for the second race will be drawn up in the order of the second
fastest qualifying time achieved by each driver in the first qualifying practice session and the grid for
the third race will be drawn up in the order of the fastest qualifying time achieved by each driver in
the second qualifying practice session. Grids will be published two hours before the start of the
relevant formation lap.
Any driver who is unable to start for any reason whatsoever must inform the stewards at the earliest
opportunity and in any case, no later than one hour and fifteen minutes before the start of the
formation lap.
If one or more cars are withdrawn, the starting grid will be closed up accordingly and the final
starting grid confirmed 30 minutes before the start of the formation lap. Should two or more drivers
have identical times, priority will be given to the one who set it first.
35.3
The fastest driver will start the race from pole position on the grid.
35.4
Any driver whose best qualifying lap exceeds 110% of the pole position time will not be allowed to
take part in the race. Under exceptional circumstances however, which may include setting a suitable
lap time in a previous free practice session, the stewards may permit the car to start the race.
Should there be more than one driver accepted in this manner, their order will be determined by the
stewards.
35.5
The grid will be in a staggered 1 x 1 formation and the rows on the grid will be separated by 8 metres.
36)
MEETINGS
36.1
A meeting chaired by the race director will take place on the day of initial scrutineering at a location
to be advised, all drivers entered for the Event and their team managers must be present.
37)
STARTING PROCEDURE
37.1
15 minutes before the start of the formation lap the pit exit will be opened and cars will be permitted
to leave the pit lane to cover a reconnaissance lap. At the end of this lap they will stop on the grid in
starting order with their engines stopped.
Should they wish to cover more than one reconnaissance lap, this must be done by driving down the
pit lane at greatly reduced speed between each of the laps.
Any car which does not complete a reconnaissance lap and reach the grid under its own power will
not be permitted to start the race from the grid.
37.2
12 minutes before the start of the formation lap, a warning signal will be given indicating that the
end of the pit lane will be closed in two minutes.
10 minutes before the start of the formation lap the end of the pit lane will be closed and a second
warning signal will be given. Any car which is still in the pit lane can start from the end of the pit lane
provided it got there under its own power. If more than one car is affected they must line up in the
order in which they qualified. However, any car reaching the end of the pit lane after the five minute
signal must start behind any car already at the pit exit.
All such cars may then join the race once the whole field has passed the end of the pit lane for the
first time after the start.
37.3
The approach of the start will be announced by signals shown ten minutes, five minutes, three
minutes, one minute and fifteen seconds before the start of the formation lap, each of which will be
accompanied by an audible warning.

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When the five minute signal is shown, everybody except drivers, officials and team technical staff
must leave the grid.
37.4
When the three minute signal is shown all cars on the grid must have their wheels fitted, after this
signal wheels may only be removed in the pit lane, or on the grid during a race suspension.
A penalty under Article 16.3(b) will be imposed on any driver whose car did not have all its wheels
fully fitted at the three minute signal.
37.5
When the one minute signal is shown, engines should be started and all team personnel must leave
the grid by the time the 15 second signal is given taking all equipment with them. If any driver needs
assistance after the 15 second signal he must raise his arm and, when the remainder of the cars able
to do so have left the grid, marshals will be instructed to push the car into the pit lane. In this case,
marshals with yellow flags will stand beside any car (or cars) concerned to warn drivers behind.
37.6
When the green lights are illuminated, the cars will begin the formation lap with the pole position
driver leading.
When leaving the grid all drivers must respect the pit lane speed limit until they pass pole position.
Marshals will be instructed to push any car (or cars) which remain on the grid into the pit lane by the
fastest route immediately after cars able to do so have left the grid. Any driver being pushed from
the grid may not attempt to start the car and must follow the instructions of the marshals.
37.7
During the formation lap practice starts are forbidden and the formation must be kept as tight as
possible.
37.8
Overtaking during the formation lap is only permitted if a car is delayed and cars behind cannot avoid
passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, drivers may only overtake
to re-establish the original starting order. Any driver delayed in this way, and who is unable to reestablish the original starting order before he reaches the first safety car line, must enter the pit lane
and start from the end of the pit lane as specified in Article 37.2.
37.9
When the cars come back to the grid at the end of the formation lap, they will stop on their
respective grid positions, keeping their engines running.
There will be a standing start, the signal being given by means of lights activated by the permanent
starter.
Once all the cars have come to a halt the five second light will appear followed by the four, three,
two and one second lights. At any time after the one second light appears, the race will be started by
extinguishing all red lights.
37.10
Unless specifically authorised by the FIA race director, during the start of a race the pit wall must be
kept free of all persons with the exception of officials and fire marshals.
37.11
If, after returning to the starting grid at the end of the formation lap a problem arises, the following
procedures shall apply :
a)
If a car develops a problem that could endanger the start the driver must immediately raise his
hands above his head and the marshal responsible for that row must immediately wave a
yellow flag. If the race director decides the start should be delayed the green lights will be
illuminated two seconds after the abort lights are switched on, a board saying EXTRA
FORMATION LAP will be displayed and all cars able to do so must complete a further
formation lap whilst the car which developed the problem is moved into the pit lane.
When leaving the grid to complete the extra formation lap all drivers must respect the pit lane
speed limit until they pass pole position.
The team may then attempt to rectify the problem and, if successful, the car may then start
from the end of the pit lane. Should there be more than one car involved their starting order
will be determined by the order in which they reached the end of the pit lane.
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b)
If any other problem arises, and if the race director decides the start should be delayed, the
following procedures shall apply :
i)
If the race has not been started, the abort lights will be switched on, a board saying
DELAYED START will be displayed, all engines will be stopped and the new formation
lap will start five minutes later with the race distance reduced by one lap. The next
signal will be the three minute signal.
Tyre changing on the grid is not permitted during such a delay.
Every time this happens the race will be shortened by one lap.
ii)
If the race has been started the marshals alongside the grid will wave their yellow flags
to inform the drivers that a car is stationary on the grid.
iii)
If, after the start, a car is immobilised on the starting grid, it shall be the duty of the
marshals to push it into the pit lane by the fastest route. Any driver being pushed from
the grid may not attempt to start the car.
iv)
Once the car is in the pit lane his mechanics may attempt to start it, if successful the
driver may re-join the race. The driver and mechanics must follow the instructions of the
track marshals at all times during such a procedure.
37.12
Should Article 37.11 apply, the race will nevertheless count for the Championship no matter how
often the procedure is repeated, or how much the race is shortened as a result.
37.13
Either of the penalties under Articles 16.3a) or b) will be imposed for a false start.
37.14
Only in the following cases will any variation in the start procedure be allowed :
a)
If it starts to rain after the five minute signal but before the race is started and, in the opinion
of the race director teams should be given the opportunity to change tyres, the abort lights will
be shown on the Line and the starting procedure will begin again at the ten minute point.
b)
If the start of the race is imminent and, in the opinion of the race director, the volume of water
on the track is such that it cannot be negotiated safely even on wet-weather tyres, the abort
lights will be shown on the Line and information concerning the likely delay will be displayed
on the timing monitors. Once the start time is known at least ten minutes warning will be
given.
c)
If the race is started behind the safety car, Article 39.15 will apply.
37.15
The stewards may use any video or electronic means to assist them in reaching a decision. The
stewards may overrule judges of fact. A breach of the provisions of the Code or these Sporting
Regulations relating to the starting procedure, may result in the exclusion of the car and driver
concerned from the Event.
38)
THE RACE
38.1
During the race, drivers leaving the pit lane may only do so when the light at the end of the pit lane is
green and on their own responsibility. A marshal with a blue flag and/or a flashing blue light, will also
warn the driver if cars are approaching on the track.
39)
SAFETY CAR
39.1
The safety car will be driven by an FIA approved driver and will carry an FIA approved observer
capable of recognising all the competing cars who is in permanent radio contact with race control.
39.2
Twenty minutes before the start of the formation lap the safety car will take up position at the front
of the grid and remain there until the five minute signal is given. At this point (except under Article
39.15 below) it will cover a whole lap of the circuit and take up position.
39.3
The safety car may be brought into operation to neutralise a race upon the order of the clerk of the
course.
It will be used only if competitors or officials are in immediate physical danger but the circumstances
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39.4
When the order is given to deploy the safety car the message "SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED" will, where
possible, be displayed on the timing monitors and all marshal's posts will display waved yellow flags
and "SC" boards for the duration of the intervention.
39.5
No car may be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed
potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person at any time whilst the safety car is
deployed. This will apply whether any such car is being driven on the track, the pit entry or the pit
lane.
39.6
The safety car will join the track with its orange lights illuminated and will do so regardless of where
the race leader is.
39.7
All competing cars must reduce speed and form up in line behind the safety car no more than ten car
lengths apart.
39.8
With the exception of the cases listed under a) to h) below, no driver may overtake another car on
the track, including the safety car, until he passes the first safety car line for the first time when the
safety car is returning to the pits. However, if the safety car is still deployed at the beginning of the
last lap, or is deployed during the last lap, Article 39.14 will apply.
The exceptions are :
a)
If a driver is signalled to do so from the safety car.
b)
Under Articles 39.12 or 39.15 below.
c)
When entering the pits a driver may pass another car remaining on the track, including the
safety car, after he has reached the first safety car line.
d)
When leaving the pits a driver may overtake, or be overtaken by, another car on the track
before he reaches the second safety car line.
e)
When the safety car is returning to the pits it may be overtaken by cars on the track once it has
reached the first safety car line.
f)
Whilst in the pit entry, pit lane or pit exit a driver may overtake another car which is also in
one of these three areas.
g)
Any car stopping in its designated garage area whilst the safety car is using the pit lane (see
Article 39.11 below) may be overtaken.
h)
If any car slows with an obvious problem.
39.9
When ordered to do so by the clerk of the course the observer in the car will use a green light to
signal to any cars between it and the race leader that they should pass. These cars will continue at
reduced speed and without overtaking until they reach the line of cars behind the safety car.
39.10
The safety car shall be used at least until the leader is behind it and all remaining cars are lined up
behind him.
Once behind the safety car, the race leader must keep within ten car lengths of it (except under
Article 38.12 below).
39.11
Under certain circumstances the clerk of the course may ask the safety car to use the pit lane. In
these cases, and provided its orange lights remain illuminated, all cars must follow it into the pit lane
without overtaking. Any car entering the pit lane under these circumstances may stop at its
designated garage area.
39.12
When the clerk of the course decides it is safe to call in the safety car the message "SAFETY CAR IN
THIS LAP" will, where possible, be displayed on the timing monitors and the car's orange lights will be
extinguished This will be the signal to the teams and drivers that it will be entering the pit lane at the
end of that lap.
At this point the first car in line behind the safety car may dictate the pace and, if necessary, fall
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In order to avoid the likelihood of accidents before the safety car returns to the pits, from the point
at which the lights on the car are turned out drivers must proceed at a pace which involves no erratic
acceleration or braking nor any other manoeuvre which is likely to endanger other drivers or impede
the restart.
As the safety car is approaching the pit entry the yellow flags and SC boards will be withdrawn and,
other than on the last lap of the race, replaced by waved green flags with green lights at the Line.
These will be displayed until the last car crosses the Line.
39.13
Each lap completed while the safety car is deployed will be counted as a race lap.
39.14
If the safety car is still deployed at the beginning of the last lap, or is deployed during the last lap, it
will enter the pit lane at the end of the lap and the cars will take the chequered flag as normal
without overtaking.
39.15
Under certain circumstances the race may be started behind the safety car or resumed in accordance
with Article 41.5(a). In either case, at the ten minute signal its orange lights will be illuminated, this
being the signal to the drivers that the race will be started (or resumed) behind the safety car.
When the green lights are illuminated the safety car will leave the grid and all drivers must follow in
grid order, no more than ten car lengths apart, and must respect the pit lane speed limit until they
pass pole position. During a race start there will be no formation lap and race will start when the
green lights are illuminated.
Overtaking is only permitted if :
a)
A car is delayed when leaving the grid and cars behind cannot avoid passing it without unduly
delaying the remainder of the field, or
b)
There is more than one car starting from the pit lane and one of them is unduly delayed.
In either case drivers may only overtake to re-establish the original starting order or the order the
cars at the pit exit were in when the race was started.
Any driver delayed in either way, and who is unable to re-establish the original starting order before
he reaches the first safety car line, must enter the pit lane and may only join the race once the whole
field has passed the end of the pit lane.
40)
SUSPENDING A RACE
40.1
Should it become necessary to suspend the race because the circuit is blocked by an accident or
because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the clerk of the course will
order red flags to be shown at all marshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Line.
40.2
When the signal is given overtaking is forbidden, the pit exit will be closed and all cars must proceed
slowly to the starting grid. The first car to arrive on the grid should occupy pole position and others
should fill the remaining grid positions in the order they arrive.
If the race is suspended during a safety car intervention, and the safety car is directed into the pit
lane, cars should stop in a line behind the safety car in the fast lane of the pits.
40.3
Any cars unable to return to the grid as a result of the track being blocked will be brought back when
the track is cleared and will be arranged in the order they occupied before the race was suspended.
In all cases the order will be taken at the last point at which it was possible to determine the position
of all cars. All such cars will then be permitted to resume the race.
The Safety Car will then be driven to the front of the grid.
40.4
Whilst the race is suspended :

a)
Neither the race nor the timekeeping system will stop, however, where the Event timetable
can accommodate it, the length of the race suspension will be added to the maximum time for
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40.5
b)
Cars may be worked on once they have stopped on the grid or entered the pits but any such
work must not impede the resumption of the race.
c)
Only team members and officials will be permitted on the grid.
Cars may not enter the pit lane when the race is suspended. A penalty under Article 16.3(a) will be
imposed on any driver who enters the pit lane or whose car is pushed from the grid to the pit lane
after the race has been suspended. Any car which was in the pit entry or pit lane at the time the race
was suspended will not incur a penalty. However, if the race has been suspended in the pit lane (see
Article 40.2) a penalty will only be imposed on any driver whose car is moved from the fast lane to
any other part of the pit lane.
All cars in the pit lane will be permitted to leave the pits once the race has been resumed and,
subject to the above, any car intending to resume the race from the pit exit may do so in the order
they got there under their own power, unless another car was unduly delayed.
At all times drivers must follow the directions of the marshals.
41)
RESUMING A RACE
41.1
The delay will be kept as short as possible and as soon as a resumption time is known teams will be
informed via the timing monitors where possible, in all cases at least ten minutes warning will be
given.
41.2
Signals will be shown ten minutes, five minutes, three minutes, one minute and fifteen seconds
before the resumption and each of these will be accompanied by an audible warning.
41.3
When the three minute signal is shown all cars on the grid must have their wheels fitted, after this
signal wheels may only be removed in the pit lane, or on the grid during a further race suspension. If
the race has been suspended in the pit lane (see Article 40.2) all cars in the fast lane must have their
wheels fitted at the three minute signal.
A penalty under Article 16.3(b) will be imposed on any driver whose car did not have all its wheels
fully fitted at the three minute signal.
At the two minute point any cars between the safety car and the leader will be waved off to
complete a further lap, without overtaking, and join the line of cars behind the safety car.
41.4
When the one minute signal is shown, engines should be started and all team personnel must leave
the grid by the time the 15 second signal is given taking all equipment with them. If any driver needs
assistance after the 15 second signal he must raise his arm and, when the remainder of the cars able
to do so have left the grid, marshals will be instructed to push the car into the pit lane. In this case,
marshals with yellow flags will stand beside any car (or cars) concerned to warn drivers behind.
41.5
The race will be resumed behind the safety car when the green lights are illuminated. The safety car
will enter the pits after one lap unless :
a)
The race is being resumed in wet conditions and the race director deems more than one lap
necessary, in which case see Article 39.15.
b)
All cars are not yet in a line behind the safety car.
c)
Team personnel are still clearing the grid.
d)
A further incident occurs necessitating another intervention.
When the green lights are illuminated the safety car will leave the grid and all drivers must follow, no
more than ten car lengths apart, and must respect the pit lane speed limit until they pass pole
position. Soon after the last car in line behind the safety car passes the end of the pit lane (including
any cars which were waved off under Article 41.3 above) the pit exit light will be turned green, any
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41.6
Overtaking is only permitted if :

a)
A car is delayed when leaving the grid and cars behind cannot avoid passing it without unduly
delaying the remainder of the field, or
b)
There is more than one car starting from the pit lane and one of them is unduly delayed.
In either case drivers may only overtake to re-establish the order before the race was suspended or
the order the cars at the pit exit were in when the race was resumed.
Any driver delayed in either way, and who is unable to re-establish the original starting order before
he reaches the first safety car line, must enter the pit lane and may only re-join the race once the
whole field has passed the end of the pit lane.
41.7
Either of the penalties under Article 16.3a) or b) will be imposed on any driver who, in the opinion of
the stewards, unnecessarily overtook another car during the lap.
During this lap Articles 39.12, 39.13, 39.14 and 39.15 will apply.
41.8
If the race cannot be resumed the results will be taken at the end of the penultimate lap before the
lap during which the signal to suspend the race was given.
42)
FINISH
42.1
The end-of-race signal will be given at the Line as soon as the leading car has covered the full race
distance in accordance with Article 5.4.
42.2
Should for any reason the end-of-race signal be given before the leading car completes the scheduled
number of laps, the race will be deemed to have finished when the leading car last crossed the Line
before the signal was given. Should the end-of-race signal be delayed for any reason, the race will be
deemed to have finished when it should have finished.
42.3
After receiving the end-of-race signal all cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the parc ferm
without any unnecessary delay without overtaking (unless clearly necessary) without receiving any
object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of the marshals, if necessary).
Any classified car which cannot reach the parc ferm under its own power will be placed under the
exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to the parc ferm.
43)
PARC FERME
43.1
Only those officials charged with supervision may enter the parc ferm. No intervention of any kind is
allowed there unless authorised by such officials.
43.2
When the parc ferm is in use, parc ferm regulations will apply in the area between the Line and the
parc ferm entrance.
43.3
The parc ferm shall be sufficiently large and secure that no unauthorised persons can gain access to
it.
44)
CLASSIFICATION
44.1
The car placed first will be the one having covered the scheduled distance in the shortest time, or,
where appropriate, passed the Line in the lead at the end of the 40 minutes (or more if the race is
suspended, see Article 40.4). All cars will be classified taking into account the number of complete
laps they have covered, and for those which have completed the same number of laps, the order in
which they crossed the Line.
44.2
Cars having covered less than 90% of the number of laps covered by the winner (rounded down to
the nearest whole number of laps), will not be classified.
44.3
The official classification will be published after the race. It will be the only valid result subject to any
amendments which may be made under the Code and these Sporting Regulations.

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45)
PODIUM CEREMONY
45.1
The drivers finishing the races in 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions and a representative of the winning team
must attend the prize-giving ceremony on the podium and immediately thereafter make themselves
available for the purpose of television interviews and the press conference in the media centre.
46)
PRESS CONFERENCES AND PROMOTION
46.1
Upon request, all registered drivers are obliged to attend free of charge all press conferences
organised by the FIA. The following obligations must in addition be respected :
Immediately after qualification and/or prize giving the first three classified drivers of the race will be
required to make themselves available for a press conference (at a location specified in the
supplementary regulations). All of these three drivers are obliged to attend this press conference.
The drivers must wear their closed overalls and designated caps during the press conferences. Failure
to attend the press conference or any lateness will result in a penalty of 3000. This penalty will be
increased by another 1000 for any additional infringement of this kind.
46.2
Drivers must take part in any promotional activity requested by the promoter such as autograph
sessions, prize giving, press conferences, pit road walkabouts and pre-race parades.
The drivers, competitors and manufacturers give the right to the FIA to use their name for any
promotional, advertising, publicity and public relations purpose, for the promotion of the
Championship.
Use of the Championship logo by the competitors, manufacturers and drivers or their agents or
representatives is prohibited other than by prior permission in writing from the FIA.

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APPENDIX 1
INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 9.2
PART A.
1.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL SPORTING AUTHORITY (ASN).
2.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORGANISER.
3.
DATE AND PLACE OF THE EVENT.
4.
START TIME OF THE RACE.
5.
ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE, FAX AND TELEX NUMBERS TO WHICH ENQUIRIES CAN BE ADDRESSED.
6.
DETAILS OF THE CIRCUIT, WHICH MUST INCLUDE :
7.
LOCATION AND HOW TO GAIN ACCESS.
LENGTH OF ONE LAP.
NUMBER OF LAPS FOR RACE.
DIRECTION (CLOCKWISE OR ANTI-CLOCKWISE).
LOCATION OF END OF THE PIT LANE IN RELATION TO LINE.
PRECISE LOCATION AT THE CIRCUIT OF :

-
STEWARDS' OFFICE.
RACE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE.
FIA OFFICE.
PARC FERM.
DRIVERS' AND COMPETITORS' BRIEFING.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD.
WINNER'S PRESS CONFERENCE.
8.
LIST OF ANY TROPHIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS.
9.
THE NAMES OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICIALS OF THE EVENT APPOINTED BY THE ASN :
-
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING.
CLERK OF THE COURSE.
SECRETARY OF THE MEETING.
CHIEF NATIONAL SCRUTINEER.
CHIEF NATIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER.

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PART B.
1.
FIA STEWARD(S) OF THE MEETING.
2.
RACE DIRECTOR.
3.
TECHNICAL DELEGATE.
AND, IF APPROPRIATE :
4.
SAFETY DELEGATE.
5.
PERMANENT STARTER.
6.
MEDICAL DELEGATE.
7.
PRESS DELEGATE.
8.
AN OBSERVER.
9.
A SAFETY CAR DRIVER.
10.
A MEDICAL CAR DRIVER.

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APPENDIX 2
PODIUM CEREMONY
1.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
A master of ceremonies will be appointed to conduct and take responsibility for the entire podium
ceremony.
2.
PODIUM
a)
ROSTRUM AND DAIS

The dimensions of the dais must follow those found in the FIA graphic design manual.
The distance between the edge of the winner's dais and the retaining barrier of the podium
should be a minimum of 120cm to provide a walkway.
The place where each person presenting a trophy should stand must be marked on the floor
of the podium.
Trophies must be laid out on a single table on one side of the podium. The champagne must
be on the dais.
b)
FLAGS
Olympic Games style "flat flags" should be used. There must be a minimum space of 50cm
behind the podium structure for the flag men.
c)
FLOOR
The podium and steps should be covered in green or dark blue carpet.
3.
4.
ANTHEMS
a)
The national anthem of the winning driver and winning team will be played. The Nationalities
of the teams and drivers will be notified to the organiser by the FIA and will accord with
Article 112 of the Code.
b)
A suitable sound system should be installed to ensure that national anthems, (initiated by the
master of ceremonies) are clearly heard with an audio link to the TV broadcast.
c)
When the champagne shower begins, music should be played. This should not start until the
presenters have left the podium.
d)
A commentary of the podium ceremony should be broadcast to the general public from the
platform erected for the TV cameras.
TROPHIES
Only three trophies will be presented during the podium ceremony :
a)
Winning driver.
b)
Second driver.
c)
Third driver.
The trophies, which must be in the form of traditional cups, will be provided by the ASN and must
show:
a)
The FIA Formula 3 Championship official logo.

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b)
The official name of the event.
c)
The driver's position.
The height of the trophies shall be :

a)
Winner's trophy - no less than 50cm and no more than 65cm high.
b)
Second and third drivers' trophies - no less than 35cm and no more than 45cm high.
The maximum weight per trophy must not exceed 5kg. Trophies must be of a design that is capable
of being handled and transported without damage.
5.
6.
SCENARIO
a)
Only three persons should be on the podium to present the trophies. In exceptional
circumstances, the master of ceremonies may increase this to four.
b)
No police, bodyguards or persons not authorised by the master of ceremonies are allowed on
the podium.
c)
The master of ceremonies will inform the TV and public address commentator of the names of
the persons presenting the trophies.
d)
The master of ceremonies must be on the side of the podium where the trophies are located.
The persons presenting the trophies will be on the other side. The master of ceremonies will
hand the trophies to those presenting them.
TELEVISION
The ideal position for the TV camera is immediately opposite the podium and at the same height.
Under no circumstances must there be a TV camera man on the podium.
7.
PARC FERME
The parc ferm must be positioned as close as possible to the podium, preferably immediately
below, with direct access.
As soon as all the cars have crossed the Line, a course car must go round the track to collect any
driver who has finished in the first three but is stranded on the circuit.
The drivers must not be delayed in the parc ferm. One person, nominated by the master of
ceremonies and in radio contact with him, will be responsible for moving the drivers from the parc
ferm to the podium without delay. Only persons authorised by the master of ceremonies may make
contact with the drivers before the end of any TV interviews.
8.
PRESS ROOM
Immediately after the TV interviews, drivers must go to the press room for interviews.
9.
WATER + TOWELS
3 bottles of water must be put in the parc ferm (no identification).
3 bottles of water must be put in the unilateral room (no identification).
3 towels must be available in the unilateral room.
No other drinks are permitted in the parc ferm or unilateral room.
10.
PODIUM PROTOCOL
An invitation will be issued to each person attending the podium ceremony with clear instructions as
to the procedure to follow.

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APPENDIX 3
ENGINE USAGE
1)
Any manufacturer or engine tuner wishing to supply engines must notify the FIA of its intention to do
so no later than 31 March preceding the year during which such engines will be supplied.
2)
No engine may be used in the Championship unless the company supplying such engine accepts and
adheres to the following conditions :
3)
a)
One engine supplier present in the Championship : this company must equip 100% of the
entered teams on ordinary commercial terms.
b)
Two engine suppliers present : each of them must, if called upon to do so, be prepared to
equip up to 60% of the entered teams on ordinary commercial terms.
c)
Three or more engine suppliers present : each of them must, if called upon to do so, be
prepared to equip up to 40% of the entered teams on ordinary commercial terms.
Following the decision of the FIA World Motor Sport Council cars using engines which comply with
the 2012 FIA Formula 3 Technical Regulations will permitted to take part in the 2013 Championship.
The noise generated by any car fitted with such an engine must not exceed 114 dB(A).
In order to ensure that competitors using these engines are not unfairly disadvantaged the FIA
reserve the right, at their absolute discretion, to make changes to the minimum weight of the car
and/or the size of the air restrictor described in Article 5.3.2.C of the 2013 FIA F3 Technical
Regulations.

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APPENDIX 4
ORGANISATION RULES
Art
CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Duties & Authorities

Advertising Spaces & Series Rights
PR & Promotion
Passes
Paddock
ADR
Testing
www.fiaf3europe.com/teaminfo
Forms
Appendix 1
Advertising Spaces
1. DUTIES & AUTHORITIES

The F3 Manager will be designated by the Promoter in consultation with the FIA and will act as the general
contact person for competitors, drivers and partners of the Series. He cooperates directly with the event
Organisers/Promoters and carries out the duties listed below; he alone is authorised to give instructions and he
must ensure that everything runs smoothly:
1.
Preparation of administrative checks and submission of the corresponding lists to the event
Organisers/Promoters.
2. Organising official F3 testing.
3. Issuing the passes for F3 access authorisation and parking depending on the area in which the event is
taking place.
4. Appointment and planning of the location of the F3 paddocks for the industry and for the participants, in
cooperation with the event Organiser/Promoter.
5. Communicating to the competitors all information relevant to the running of the Series and the respective
events.
6. Coordinating the official F3 hospitality services.
7. Coordinating promotional events during races (e.g. autograph sessions) and outside (e.g. participation of
F3 in the DTM Presentation).
8. Coordinating the sponsoring and promotional activities of the Series partners.
9. Contracting TV stations to broadcast F3 internationally.
10. Preparing and providing media analysis for industry and participants
2. ADVERTISING SPACES & SERIES RIGHTS
All advertising on/in cars and on drivers and teams must comply with the legal requirements of the country in
which the race is taking place and must also comply with any national restrictions in force.

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All competitors give the Promoter the right to fit an on-board camera to any car, provided that this meets
the requirements of the technical delegate. No in-car cameras may be fitted other than those required by
the Promoter.
If required by the F3 Manager, all cars must have the official sticker on the dashboard, and this must be visible
to a forward facing camera. The decision on the positioning of this sticker rests solely with the F3 Manager. All
other in-car advertising, including any on the drivers helmet and overalls, will be allowed only at the discretion
of the Promoter. In the event of a dispute, the final decision rests with the Promoter.
All audio/visual rights are in accordance with the FIA regulations and all trademarks and copyrights relating
to the Championship are the property of the FIA and shall be vested in the FIA.
The revenue from the sale of the Series rights/advertising spaces specified in the following will accrue
solely to the benefit of the F3 Promoter.
The F3 Promoter reserves the right to modify the present provisions or to issue additional Series rights
during the season or to modify existing Series rights subject to the prior approval of the FIA.
2.1 Car Liveries/drivers overalls/race trucks
In addition to Article 21 of the FIA F3 European Championship Sporting Regulations, it should be stated
that all car liveries, drivers overalls and race truck liveries have to conform to Appendix 1 of the present
Organisation Agreement.
2.2 Prize-giving Caps
Additionally to Article 46 of the FIA F3 European Championship Sporting Regulations and the
corresponding Appendix 2, it should be specified that all drivers are obliged to wear the caps issued by
the F3 Promoter after each race from the time they exit their car in the winners parc ferme, throughout
the entire duration of the prize-giving ceremony (except whilst the national anthems are being played),
as well as during the winners interviews; and they must keep their overalls closed. Failure to comply with
this regulation will be reported to the stewards.
2.3 Podium
Additionally to the Standard F3 Event Organisation Rules, it should be specified that any kind of advertising
on the podium is subject to the agreement of the F3 Promoter.
2.4 Grid Girls and Grid Boards
Additionally to the Standard F3 Event Organisation Rules, it should be specified that any kind of advertising
on the clothing of the grid girls, as well as on the grid boards, is subject to the agreement of the F3 Promoter.
2.5 Merchandising, Licensing
The use of the official F3 logo for merchandising articles and for any other commercial purpose must be agreed
with the F3 Promoter in detail.
3. PR & PROMOTION
3.1 All drivers and competitors must submit the completed Media Guide registration for drivers/teams
form (see Appendix 2 of the present Organisation Rules) to the F3 Manager by 28 February 2013.
3.2 Upon request, all drivers entered are obliged to attend, without payment, all activities such as photo
shoots and autograph sessions, etc. that are organised by F3. Drivers failing to attend, or turning up late, will be
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reported to the stewards.

3.3 With the submission of the entry form, all drivers, competitors, teams and sponsors declare their consent
for the use all of their rights in any media whatsoever (including, without limitation, moving pictures, digital
images, print, radio, internet, merchandising for give-aways and retail sale) and publicity arising from their
engagement in the Series for the marketing of the Series; this also applies after 2013, without any charge.
3.4 During the season, each competitor is obliged to participate with one car and one driver in one
promotional event organised by F3 (e.g. the DTM presentation, a promotional event during the week before a
race event, or something similar), if required. A possible sharing of costs will be discussed between the
respective team and the F3 Promoter.
3.5 The data established by the official timekeeping are the property of the FIA.
4. PASSES
4.1 General conditions
In addition to Article 14 of the 2013 FIA F3 European Championship Sporting Regulations, the following
details regarding access authorisations are defined:
The F3 Manager alone is entitled to issue personal passes with admission to the paddocks, the pits and the pit
lane. The F3 Manager alone is entitled to issue car passes.
All persons concerned in any way with an entered car, or present in any other capacity whatsoever in the
paddock, pits, pit lane or on track, must wear the appropriate pass, which must be clearly visible at all times
from 00:00 hours on the Friday of the event.
A pass may be used only by the person to whom it was issued and only for the purpose for which it was issued.
Any exchange of passes or the copying or falsification of passes will, at the very least, entail that the person/s
concerned must leave the circuit area immediately. This does not exclude further legal actions that can be
taken by the FIA and/or Promoter.
4.2 Distribution
The number of passes and contingents valid for the F3 qualifying rounds of the 2013 season are listed below.
All passes will be handed out on the Thursday of the first event. Details will be communicated via teaminfo.
Industry and Racing Services may purchase additional passes with the money to be paid to the F3 Promoter.
The F3 Manager also reserves the right to modify the pass conditions during the season and to issue a limited
number of additional passes for the pit lane and the pit wall, which would have to be displayed in these areas.
Each competitor will receive the following personal passes (per registered car):
4x paddock access to F3 paddock
6x pit lane
access to F3 paddock and pit lane (only allowed during F3 practices, races etc.)
3x pit wall
access to the pit wall (only in combination with a valid pit lane pass)
NB: The pitwall pass on its own does not provide admission to the event. It is only an
additional ticket to access the pit wall and is valid only in conjunction with a
DTM/WTCC/GT/F3 pit lane-access pass.
Each competitor is required to submit to the F3 Manager a list that allocates each single ticket number to a
specific member of the team.
Each driver will receive the following personal passes:
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2x paddock
2x pit lane
access to F3 paddock
access to F3 paddock and pit lane (only allowed during F3 test, practice, race, etc.)
Each competitor will receive the following parking passes from the F3 Manager:
3/4-car-team:
2x W (nearby parking)
1x C (catering parking)
1/2-car-team:
1x C (catering parking)
Each driver will receive the following parking passes from the F3 Manager:
Drivers:
As regards the C catering parking pass, the following must be noted:
Catering parking passes include the possibility of going into the F3 paddock until a certain time before the start
of the event in the morning, after which the car has to be moved out of the F3 paddock and parked in the W
parking area. Entrance to the F3 paddock with C parking pass is again allowed from a certain time in the
evening after the end of the event.
You will find the exact times in the DTM ticket guide.
The ticket situation outside DTM events will be specified via Team Information.
5. PADDOCK
5.1 Racing Services
The F3 Promoter alone has the right to nominate racing services that will be allocated an area in the paddocks
for a service vehicle.
5.2 Team Trucks and Service Tents
The set-up of the F3 paddock always takes place on the Thursday afternoon at around 14.00.
The exact times will be communicated via teaminfo before each event.
Cars are not allowed to enter the paddock before being asked to do so by the F3 Organisation.
The following areas for team trucks and awnings in the paddock will be available free of charge for the teams:
1-car team:
9.0 x 17.5 meters (width x depth)
2-car team:
3-car team:
4-car team:
Each additional square meter beyond this free-of-charge area may be rented from the individual Event
Organiser at the price of 26 plus VAT per square meter, if local conditions allow.
The position of these areas will be decided by the F3 Manager, in cooperation with the respective Event
Organiser.
Within these areas, registered teams are allowed to place the following vehicles and set up service tents:
1-, 2- and 3-car team:
4- car team:
1 semi-trailer unit
2 semi-trailer units

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If the circumstances permit, exceptions such as an additional service vehicle (e.g. 7.5 tons) may be allowed at
the sole discretion of the F3 Manager. A parking area will be allocated for these vehicles in the vicinity of the
service tent, if possible. Mobile homes or caravans are not allowed.
Changes to the set-up approved at the beginning of the season must be requested by the teams at least 21
days prior to the Monday of the respective events.
Vehicles must, under no circumstances, block any driving lanes in the paddock. Each vehicle (mainly race
trucks) positioned in the area assigned to the team has to display a permanent P-parking pass, as well as a fully
completed form (company name/name of the vehicles driver/mobile number of this driver) behind its
windscreen and this must be clearly visible and readable from the outside. Vehicles whose drivers are not
reachable whenever this is necessary will be towed away and liable to pay the costs involved. The P-parking
pass and the form will be handed out by the F3 Manager at the first event. At each event, this P-parking pass
allows entry to the paddock one time, until 07.00 on the Friday morning, and parking in the space designated
by the F3 Manager/Event Organiser.
To assure the best possible set up of the paddock, each competitor must submit the Paddock Logistic Form
(see Article 9 to of the present Organisation Rules) and submit it to the F3 Manager by 28 March 2013.
All teams are obliged to keep their service tents open during the official event times (see timetable), in order to
allow the fans to see the cars inside. The tents may be closed only with the approval of the F3 Manager.
The dismantling of the tents is only allowed on the Sunday, after the finish of the Main Race and the respective
prize giving ceremony. If there is another race after the Main Race the dismantling can be delayed until the end
of this race. If a team dismantles its tent during the Main Race without permission the competitor in question
will be reported to the stewards.
All damage caused by the erection and/or dismantling of the tents, (pegs, damage of cables or asphalt, crop
damage etc.) will be invoiced to those responsible by the race track or Promoter of the event.
5.3 Hospitality & Presentation Area,
The F3 promoter will run an official F3 Hospitality operation, that shall be appropriate for the appearance of
the Championship and its competitors. It will be essential for the concept of this hospitality to have a certain
basic number of people and, as a bare minimum, the F3 drivers/their escorts and team officials using this
facility. Therefore, at the first event, each competitor will receive, per entered car, three (3) permanent
hospitality passes (two allocated to the respective driver and one allocated to the team) for the whole season,
which will be invoiced to the competitor after each race weekend in which the entered car participated. The
price per pass for each weekend will be 150.00 plus VAT (each pass is valid for one person and includes six
main meals from the Thursday to the Sunday, as well as all drinks and snacks available during the entire
weekend).
Additional hospitality passes/packages can be ordered via teamlounge@fiaf3europe.com at the following
rates:
- Working personnel
150.00 EUR per person per weekend
- Guests of teams and drivers
200.00 EUR per person per weekend
Inside the F3 paddocks, the Series sponsors enjoy the exclusive opportunity to make presentations in the form
of stands; these presentations are confirmed by the F3 Promoter in the corresponding contracts. The special
guidelines for hospitality must in any case be respected.
Any additional presentations are subject to the written permission and agreement of the F3 Promoter, and
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each square meter used for such a presentation purpose (including space for generators, exhibition cars,
parking places, terraces, kitchen, etc.) will be charged at a fee of 26 plus VAT by the respective Event
Organiser.
Team sponsors may present themselves only inside the team areas and the appropriate team equipment area
specified in Article 5.2 of the present F3 Organisation Regulations.
Any presentation by the competitors of the F3 Series Partners in the paddock is prohibited, the sole exceptions
being on the race cars and on the race car transporters belonging to the corresponding team.
6. ADR
The obligatory ADR System as per Article 27.1 of the 2013 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Sporting
Regulations will be provided by the F3 Organisation.
The fee for the 2013 season will be: 1,300 per car, for all events.
The ADR system may be used at events outside the FIA F3 European Championship.
The ADR system has to be returned to the DMSB e.V. (Mr. Michael Gnther, Hahnstrae 70 - Lyoner Stern,
60528 Frankfurt, Germany) no later than 10 December 2013.
7. TESTING
Additionally to Article 22 of the 2013 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Sporting Regulations, it should
be specified that each competitor applying for private testing must do so by sending the completed
Application for Private Testing (see Article 9 of the present Organisation Rules) to the F3 Manager. The
following deadlines, according to Article 22 of the Sporting Regulations, must be respected:
Application to organise a private test at least 7 days in advance
Application to participate in a private test, organised by another team at least two days ahead of the teams
participation
An overview about all private tests, as well as all cars participating, will be published on the official F3 website
www.fiaf3europe.com under the link Teaminfo.
8. WWW.FIAF3EUROPE.COM/TEAMINFO
All F3 Regulations including their appendices, forms, team infos, FIA event visa, stewards decisions etc., will be
published on, and are available to be downloaded from, the official F3 website www.fia3europe.com under the
link Teaminfo.
9. FORMS
The following forms:
Media Guide Registration Form for DRIVERS
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Media Guide Registration Form for TEAMS

Paddock Logistic Form
Application for private testing
Confirmation of accidents
are available on request at:

FIA Formula 3 European Championship
Christoph Hewer
An der Wachsfabrik 3
D-50996 Kln
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)2236 / 3783047
Fax:
+49 (0)2236 / 3783048
Email: chewer@fiaf3europe.com

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APPENDIX 1 TO THE ORGANISATION RULES

Advertising spaces as per 12.12.2013
All advertising material (stickers and badges, except the competition numbers), will be provided by the F3
Manager. In addition, no one may reproduce the stickers themselves or embroider the logos directly onto the
overall.
The correct display of all stickers and badges will be checked at each official event. If the advertising
instructions are not observed during the entirety of the events, including pre event-, and pre- and mid-season
testing, the respective team/driver will be reported to the stewards. All F3 advertising partners have to be
displayed as prescribed on all cars, all trucks and all overalls throughout each public display. It must be ensured
that none of the sponsor stickers are damaged in any way under any circumstances.
If no sticker or badge is handed out for one or more advertising spaces designated below, these areas must be
reserved for the F3 Promoter and must be kept free of any advertising, logos or special designs.
F3 reserves the right to adapt the advertising spaces if necessary.
Car identification I
(SCHEMATIC DRAFT)
F-312
Front wing main plate

On the left and right parts of the front wing main plate, the Hankook stickers (approx. height 68mm x approx.
width 380mm), have to be affixed according to the drawing. In doing so, the lower border of the sticker has
to be positioned as far as possible to the front edge of the front wing.
Cars nose
In the middle of the cars nose, the ATS sticker (approx. height 68mm x approx. width 180mm) has to be
affixed 220mm above the tip of the nose. No other stickers are allowed within a radius of 15mm.
Competition number
On the car`s nose, the competition number- / Post logo-sticker (approx. height 330mm x approx. width
220mm bottom - 260mm top) is to be affixed according to the drawing. The sticker is to be affixed in the
middle of the cars nose with its bottom edge approx. 380mm above the tip of the nose.
The outside of both, left and right rear wing endplates is reserved for the competition number and the Post
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logo, which are to be affixed according to the drawing below.

The teams are responsible for producing their own competition numbers in the following design:
Font Type:
Helvetica LT black
Width reduced (condensed) to 60%
Height:
175.5mm
Colour:
black
With a 3mm outline after a free space
of 2mm around the number.
The number is to be affixed according to the drawing below:
No other advertising is allowed on the outside of the rear wing endplates.

Car identification II
(SCHEMATIC DRAFT)
F-312
Drivers name
Both the left and right sides of the roll hoop must carry the national flag of the driver and his or her name,
according to the drawing. Each team is responsible for producing its own national flags and driver names.
Font Type:
Helvetica
Height:
12 mm
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Front wing endplates

The outside of the front wing endplates have to be painted completely in black. On both the left and the
right front wing endplates, an area according to the drawing is completely reserved for the F3 Promoter and
has to be kept free of any stickers and/or logos in every case.
Rear view mirrors
The complete outside surfaces of both rear view mirrors have to be painted completely in black. Both the
left and the right rear view mirrors are completely reserved for the F3 Promoter and have to be kept free of
any stickers and/or logos in every case.
Engine cover
On both the left and right upper parts of the engine cover, an area according to the drawing is completely
reserved for the F3 Promoter and has to be kept free of any stickers and/or logos in every case.
Sidepod
On both, the left and right side of the rear end of the sidepod the Hankook stickers (approx. height 68mm x
approx. width 380mm), have to be affixed according to the drawing. The corners of the stickers must not be
cut off or bent in any way. When viewed face-on, , the sticker on the car`s side has to be completely visible.
Overall identification
(SCHEMATIC DRAFT)
Driver overall: chest

1st position: The AMS logo (approx. height 50mm x approx. width 100mm) has to be placed on the left side
of the chest, as seen from the drivers position. Also as seen from the driver`s position, the left edge of the
badge has to be in line with the left edge of the 2nd position badge below, according to the drawing. The top
edge of the badge has to be on the same line as the bottom edge of the overalls collar, in any case at the
highest position. This means that it is not permitted to have any badges, nameplates, etc. above this badge.
2nd position: The Hankook logo (approx. height 50mm x approx. width 120mm) has to be placed on the left
side of the chest, as seen from the drivers position. The top edge of the badge has to be 5mm below the
badge in 1st position.
3rd position: The Post Logo (approx. height 50mm x approx. width 120mm) has to be placed on the left side of
the chest, as seen from the drivers position. The top edge of the badge has to be 5mm below the badge in
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2nd position.
Driver overall: arms
1st position: On both the left and the right arm, the Hankook logo (approx. height 50mm x approx. width
120mm) has to be affixed approx. 150mm below the shoulder.
2nd position: On both the left and the right arm, the red marked area in 2nd position, is reserved for the F3
Promoter.
All logos have to be affixed according to the above text and the respective drawings.
It is not permitted to embroider the logos directly onto the overall or to display them in the form of a
corresponding badge. Only those badges distributed by the F3 Promoter must be used.
If a driver has two or more sets of overalls, the above descriptions have to be implemented exactly in the same
way as on the overalls that have been inspected and approved by the FIA F3 European Championship
Promoter.
Truck identification I
(SCHEMATIC DRAFT)
Front
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The F3 sticker (the smaller one) is to be affixed in the middle of the border above the windscreen.
Side
1st position: The big F3 sticker is to be affixed on both the left and right sides of the trailer, in the first /
highest position, according to the drawing.
2nd position: The Hankook sticker is to be affixed on both the left and right sides of the trailer, in the second
position 50mm below the F3 sticker, according to the drawing.
3rd position: The ATS sticker is to be affixed on both the left and right sides of the trailer, in the third position
50mm below the sticker in 2nd position, according to the drawing.
4th position: The AMS sticker is to be affixed on both the left and right sides of the trailer, in the fourth
position 50mm below the sticker in 3rd position, according to the drawing.
5th position: The Post sticker is to be affixed on both the left and right sides of the trailer, in the fifth position
50mm below the sticker in 4th position, according to the drawing.
6th position: On both the left and right sides of the trailer, the red marked area in sixth position is reserved
for F3 Promoter.
Flag: On each race truck in the left corner (in the driving direction) of the trailer`s roof, a F3 flag has to be
affixed by the teams, according to the drawing. The flag itself (approx. height 300cm x approx. width 100cm)
will be provided by the F3 Promoter. Each team is responsible for providing one mast to set up this flag. The
height of the mast (measured from the top of the trailer`s roof upwards) should be between 300cm and
350cm.
Rear
The F3 sticker (the smaller one) is to be affixed in the middle of the upper border on the trailers rear side.

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APPENDIX 1 : INFORMATION REQUIRED

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

Each Event will have the status of an international restricted competition.

The Event shall include all practice sessions and races.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

The holder of the greatest number of first places.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

A safety car driver.

A steward of the meeting.

A clerk of the course.

A secretary of the meeting.

A chief national scrutineer.

A chief national medical officer.

The interruption of practice.

The starting procedure.

The use of the safety car.

The suspending and resuming of the race.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

Applications shall include :

The name of the team.

The make of the competing car.

The make of the engine.

INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

Necessitated the suspension of a race under Article 40.

Constituted a breach of these Sporting Regulations or the Code.

Caused a false start by one or more cars.

Forced a driver off the track.

Illegitimately prevented a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre by a driver.

Illegitimately impeded another driver during overtaking.

A drop of any number of grid positions at the drivers next Event.

Exclusion from the results.

Suspension from the drivers next Event.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

Appeals may not be made against decision concerning the following :

Any drop of grid positions imposed under Article 29.3.

Any penalty imposed under Article 32.4.

Any decision taken by the stewards in relation to Article 35.4.

Any penalty imposed under Articles 37.4 or 41.3.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

The driver must drive the car alone and unaided.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

In addition to the above private tests may be carried out as follows :

PIT ENTRY, PIT LANE AND PIT EXIT

Starting the engine and any directly related preparation.

The fitting or removal of permitted cooling and heating devices.

Changes made for driver comfort.

Changing of wheels if there is a change of climatic conditions.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

SCRUTINEERING AND SPORTING CHECKS

Competitors and drivers licences.

The scrutineers may :

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

TYRES AND TYRE LIMITATION DURING THE EVENT

During an Event each driver may use no more than :

Three sets of wet-weather tyres.

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

Tyres may only be inflated with air or nitrogen.

During each qualifying practice session cars will be weighed as follows :

2013 FIA F3 Sporting Regulations

GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS